Tossing It by Rachel Robinson

Author:Rachel Robinson [Robinson, Rachel]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rachel Robinson
Published: 2018-06-26T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Ten

Malena

“How painful was that? Scale of one to ten?” Leif asks, shutting and locking his front door. “Mr. Olsen is in bed. I put the leftovers in his fridge. I’ll stop by in the morning before I head to the airport for jumping to make sure he knows they’re there.” He eyes me up and down almost as if he’s appraising for damage.

Eva and Celia were delightful during dinner. I think they had a coming to God moment while Leif and I spoke alone in the bedroom. After we returned to the kitchen, they seemed to be on their best behavior. Leif didn’t question their change in demeanor, and I was relieved because it made things easier on me. For all intents and purposes, it was a nice family meal. Something I’ve not had in years. It made me miss my mom.

Sighing, I dry the last dish and put it away in the correct cabinet, and then turn to meet his steely, blue gaze. “Zero. It was actually pretty awesome. They aren’t nearly as bad as you say,” I reply, smiling. “They love you.”

“To death,” he adds. “Listen, I know we didn’t plan for tonight to go down like that, but I want you to know I’m glad you met them. I want you to see all of me.”

I swallow down the fear of the unknown. “Leif, I see you whether you realize it or not, you showed your heart to me far before your sisters told me you’re a weak swimmer.”

He palms his chest. “I am a fucking amazing swimmer,” he returns. “And there’s nothing wrong with my swimmers.” His face pinks. “That just came out. Sorry. That’s insensitive.” I flop down on his sofa. “There isn’t anything wrong with your swimmers. That’s okay to say. Remember, I’ve dealt with infertility for most of my adult life. I have a spine—can handle any joke,” I explain. “Though, I’m glad your parents didn’t come over tonight. I want to fix myself up before I meet them. Be a presentable human,” I say, picking up the edge of my shirt and setting it back down. “I look like a slob. If your sisters say anything about me, anything at all, you are bound to tell me.”

He grins. “There’s no way you want to know what they’re going to say.”

“Why?” I swallow down all of my insecurities. They go down like razor blades. I know I’m not good enough for Leif. His sisters will have noticed that right away. They’ve already had to bail me out of a situation and their brother is footing the bill. I’m a charity case. Now it’s my job to prove to them I’m more than that. That I am a deserving person even if I don’t feel like one. That I’m worthy of a man like Leif Andersson.

“Because they are inappropriate, Malena. No other reason than they’ll probably discuss our sex and foreplay routine as casual conversation. Their filters are broken. I’d never subject you to that kind of talk.

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